December 1, 2025
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Travel boom on Diwali: Record surge in bookings! Families blend leisure and spiritual trips

Travel boom on Diwali: Record surge in bookings! Families blend leisure and spiritual trips

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India is witnessing a record surge in travel this Diwali, with families blending traditional celebrations with leisure trips, luxury getaways, and spiritual journeys. Online travel platforms report strong growth in both domestic and international bookings, highlighting the country’s festive travel boom.MakeMyTrip co-founder and Group CEO Rajesh Magow said that visiting friends and relatives (VFR) remains…

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Bugs attack! India-Pakistan match paused momentarily for bizarre reason – watch | Cricket News

Bugs attack! India-Pakistan match paused momentarily for bizarre reason – watch | Cricket News

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A bug spray turned out to be futile as the players were forced off the pitch due to a swarm of bugs near the pitch (Screengrabs) The sixth match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday saw an unusual challenge as a swarm of…

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‘They think everybody is Indian’: Pakistani-origin influencer says he’s facing racism in Canada, gets trolled

‘They think everybody is Indian’: Pakistani-origin influencer says he’s facing racism in Canada, gets trolled

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Pakistani-origin influencer says he’s facing casual racism in Canada as everyone thinks he’s an Indian. Pakistani-origin influencer Junaid Akram alleged that growing up in the Gulf as a Pakistani, he is not new to racism, but he expected things to be better in Canada; however, he now faces casual racism as Canadians think he’s an…

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Arunachal coal mining milestone: 1st commercial block to start Monday; Namchik-Namphuk mine to boost energy security

Arunachal coal mining milestone: 1st commercial block to start Monday; Namchik-Namphuk mine to boost energy security

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The government will launch commercial coal mining in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, ending years of resource underutilisation.“Arunachal Pradesh is set to witness a historic day on October 6, 2025, with the launch of its first commercial coal mine at the Namchik-Namphuk coal block, marking a new chapter of growth, energy security, and local prosperity,” the…

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Hikaru Nakamura’s controversial gesture towards D Gukesh enrages fans – watch | Chess News

Hikaru Nakamura’s controversial gesture towards D Gukesh enrages fans – watch | Chess News

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Hikaru Nakamura took the king from Gukesh’s pieces and threw it to the crowd after defeating him (Screengrabs) The USA dominated the opening leg of the ‘Checkmate’ event, defeating India 5-0 in a high-voltage chess spectacle held in Arlington, but it was Hikaru Nakamura’s post-match gesture that stole the spotlight and divided opinion on social…

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Egypt opens one of the Valley of the Kings’ largest tombs

Egypt opens one of the Valley of the Kings’ largest tombs

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The tomb of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, ruler of ancient Egypt between 1390 B.C.E. and 1350 B.C.E., was opened on Saturday to the public in Luxor.The tomb is one of the largest in the Valley of the Kings and has been undergoing two decades of renovation work under a Japanese-led, three-phased restoration project.Tomb over 3,000 years…

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‘To kill or to embarrass’: Exiled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad hospitalised in Russia after suspected poisoning, report claims

‘To kill or to embarrass’: Exiled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad hospitalised in Russia after suspected poisoning, report claims

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Exiled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was hospitalised in critical condition after being poisoned at his residence near Moscow, according to a report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights released on Thursday.Al-Assad, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was rushed to an emergency room on September 20 and spent nine days in the…

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Gold rate outlook: Gold may stay volatile this week; investors eye US government funding and Fed signals

Gold rate outlook: Gold may stay volatile this week; investors eye US government funding and Fed signals

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Gold prices are expected to remain volatile in the coming week as investors monitor developments around the US government funding bill, labour market data, and commentary from the Federal Reserve, analysts said. The release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes on Thursday is also likely to influence bullion market sentiment.“The week ahead is…

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’11-0 is not a rivalry’: Suryakumar Yadav’s message for Team India ahead of Pakistan game | Cricket News

’11-0 is not a rivalry’: Suryakumar Yadav’s message for Team India ahead of Pakistan game | Cricket News

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Suryakumar Yadav sent a strong message backing Team India Women ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Women’s World Cup (Images via AP & X/@bbctms) As India geared up to face Pakistan in their ICC Women’s World Cup encounter in Colombo on Sunday, T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav sent a clear message to Harmanpreet Kaur…

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Netflix vs Elon Musk: Streaming platform shares fall 5% in a week; here’s why Tesla CEO is not watching it anymore

Netflix vs Elon Musk: Streaming platform shares fall 5% in a week; here’s why Tesla CEO is not watching it anymore

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Shares of streaming platform Netflix have tumbled almost 5% over the past 5 trading sessions ever since Tesla CEO Elon Musk has started urging his followers to boycott the company and cancel their subscriptions.Netflix shares fell on Friday, marking their biggest weekly decline since April, even as the broader market rallied. Though major indices rose…

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